Peggy Melanson Entertainer (Storyteller) - Holyoke, MA
A “One Woman Comedy Show” presenter, Peggy Melanson, A.K.A. “Chef Nostalgia,” is a Writer and Teller of Merry Tales of Mirth, Merriment and Inspiration.      Melanson recently moved from the Boston area to Western Massachusetts. She is a Columnist, “Performing Artist, Artist/Educator and Mixed Media Artist and Public Speaker. In a Bill Cosby Storytelling style, she uses personal experiences as tools to teach the value of turning life’s hard knocks into comedy routines.      Chosen as 2002 Olympic Torchbearer she was also awarded “Cool Woman of America” by American Movie Classics Television Network. She was also selected “Ms. Congeniality” by the Ms. Senior Massachusetts Pageant.      Specializing in humor and inspirational pieces, she has lectured and performed her “One Woman Comedy Show” at New Century Theatre, Legendary Club Passim. Harvard University, Tufts University, Cooking Schools, Professional Women’s Associations and at Country clubs. She writes regular columns several New England area magazines and newspapers.      “Through her accomplishments, Ms. Melanson has become an integral part of the cultural landscape of Greater Boston. Her performances are well attended and well-loved in schools, colleges and libraries throughout the area; her television credentials are impressive and reflect a life of dedicated work in the creative arts; and colleagues and newcomers alike come together to benefit from her workshops.” - 8th District Massachusetts Congressman, Michael E. Capuano. Availability & Rates: Negotiable rates, contact her for details.	Peggy Melanson Holyoke, MA Phone: (413) 536-6806 Email: peggy@findingcourage.com URL: www.findingcourage.com